He loved the sugar white sand, turquoise water and the way his family gathered together. He watched his children and grandchildren discover themselves on these beautiful beaches.
In , Smolian bought the 80 acres of land. The land was full of live oaks, scrubby brush and only a few dirt paths. He had a dream for this land — a summer camp. The dream never became a reality, so the land rested as it was.
Robert shared in this dream and felt the same magic that J. Smolian had for the land. The CW. Gray DC Bureau. Investigate TV. Freeze Warning is in effect. Dismiss Weather Alerts Alerts Bar.
Seaside, Florida turns 40 this year. By Kellie Sanchez. Published: Mar. Share on Facebook. Email This Link. Share on Twitter. Share on Pinterest. Share on LinkedIn. Most Read. The streets are designed to accommodate cars and parking but to make walking more convenient and pleasant than driving.
From inception, downtown Seaside has been an important part of the plan. Seaside visitors and residents are able to walk to Central Square, which contains most if not all of life's daily necessities and a good many of its pleasures. Downtown Seaside started, however, in a very modest way, as a collection of tables under canvas where people gathered to buy and sell fruits and vegetables, handcrafts, and flea market items.
It was not unlike the daily or weekly markets which formed the embryonic beginnings of most ancient Mediterranean towns. Today downtown Seaside incorporates an array of delightful restaurants and interesting shops, including Northwest Florida's most unusual food market.
Since its beginning in December , Seaside's success has been remarkable. Now there are more than cottages, many of which are available for rent. The cottages range in size from small and cozy for a couple, to large and rambling, big enough for several generations to gather together.
Whether it is for a weekend, a week or a lifetime, Seaside must be savored long enough to let time slow down, to allow cares to float away on a balmy breeze. This can only be done through extended porch-sitting, leisurely strolling and sharing time with those you care most about in a way that lateth-century urban existence rarely allows.
SoWal Staff. You Might Also Like. Mountainfilm on Tour at WaterColor Nov Staying Safe at the Beach in South Walton. Our family enjoyed the beach whether we were fishing or just spending time together. It's rather bittersweet what has happened to Seaside. If my memory serves me correctly questionable , Seaside was supposed to be a pedestrian friendly area.
Unfortunately, that is not the case today. Regardless, one encourages everyone to enjoy our beautiful part of the planet. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form.
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